National Ice Cream Day Is Tomorrow!

It’s National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21, and it couldn’t come at a better time. This 100+ degree heat wave has us seriously considering eating ice cream for breakfast. Don’t judge. You’ll want to, too, after checking out our Editors’ favorite ice cream shops around the country.

Sundae School, Cape Cod, MA
“Don’t skip Sundae School!” is the motto at this classic, old-fashioned Massachusetts ice cream parlor — and it’s the motto I lived by as a kid during summers on Cape Cod. Long days of playing in the waves on the National Seashore were always topped off with a waffle cone of homemade strawberry ice cream. My mother still says it’s a “boring flavor choice,” but I say it’s perfection. Plus, Sundae School happens to be our own Samantha Brown’s favorite ice cream shop, too.“ –- Allee, Interactive Producer

Molly Moon’s, Seattle, WA
“One of my must-dos for my annual summer trip out to Seattle is to hit Molly Moon’s. This homemade ice cream shop has lines out the door, but it’s worth the wait. After your first scoop, you’ll be hooked on their freshly made waffle cones and seasonal flavors like Strawberry Sour Cream. And, no surprise with this java lovin’ town, they always offer their Stumptown Coffee flavor.” – Kathleen, Interactive Producer

Amy’s Ice Cream, Austin, TX
“When the summer temperatures reach into the 100s in Austin, TX, there’s no better way to cool off than with a trip to Amy’s Ice Cream. Choose from dozens of unique flavors (like All Thai’ed Up or Dementor’s Cloud) and Amy’s always-animated staff will ‘crush in’ your choice of toppings before throwing your treat into the air and catching it in a cup. My favorite: Mexican Vanilla (sweet cream and Mexican vanilla) with Kit Kats as a ‘crush in.’ But with dozens of unique flavors and toppings, it’s hard to choose!” – Liz, Photo Editor

Kohr Brothers Frozen Custard, Rehoboth Beach, DE
“Vacationing in Rehoboth Beach, DE, as a kid, I mostly remember all of my cousins crammed into the beach house, Friday nights at Funland, the freezing ocean (even in July) – and the many boardwalk treats: Thrashers fries, Grotto Pizza, and of course, Kohr Brothers ice cream. The summer just wasn’t complete without a signature orange-and-vanilla swirl (or 3) from Kohr Brothers, still made from Archie Kohrs’ 1919 recipe.” –- Sara, Interactive Producer